Living in Merrimack, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Merrimack · Census data 2020–2024
Merrimack has 28,164 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $127,219 (28% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $458,600, the median rent is $1,932/month.
Merrimack at a glance
- Population
- 28,164
- Median age
- 41.5State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $127,219State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $458,600State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,932/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Merrimack a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Merrimack
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Merrimack the median home value is $458,600, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,932 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,483 a month in housing costs.
Merrimack median household income
The median household income in Merrimack is $127,219 and the income per person is $60,888. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Merrimack: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,145
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.58
Merrimack demographics
- Population
- 28,164
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 10,844
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Merrimack ›
Education in Merrimack
50.2% of adults 25 and older in Merrimack have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Merrimack
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Merrimack vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 28,164 | $127,219 | $458,600 | $1,932 |
| East Merrimack | 5,081 | $87,311 | $291,500 | $1,952 |
| Litchfield | 8,499 | $162,036 | $485,000 | $2,138 |
| Amherst | 11,861 | $153,196 | $537,600 | $1,462 |
| Bedford | 23,746 | $167,418 | $612,100 | $2,099 |
| Londonderry | 26,685 | $132,556 | $505,200 | $1,803 |
| Nashua | 91,294 | $96,326 | $403,900 | $1,737 |
| Hollis | 8,603 | $168,883 | $675,900 | $1,598 |
| Milford | 16,337 | $97,768 | $398,800 | $1,661 |
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What is the median household income in Merrimack, NH?
The median household income in Merrimack is $127,219, 28% higher than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Merrimack?
The median home value in Merrimack is $458,600, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Merrimack?
The median gross rent in Merrimack is $1,932 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Merrimack, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Merrimack?
The median age in Merrimack is 41.5 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Merrimack?
The average commute to work in Merrimack is 27 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Merrimack?
The unemployment rate in Merrimack is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Merrimack?
50.2% of adults in Merrimack have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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